SEWARD, Neb. – In recognition of a stellar junior season, Concordia University, Nebraska Men’s Basketball’s Brooks Kissinger garnered 2025-26 NAIA All-Midwest Region accolades from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). The organization announced its inaugural all-region teams on March 26. The all-region honor roll is made up of 15 players from each of the five regions of NAIA men’s basketball, as defined by the NABC. Kissinger is one of four GPAC players to appear on the Midwest Region team.
An Ashland, Neb., native and Ashland-Greenwood High School product, Kissinger rose to superstar status in 2025-26 while putting together a season worthy of All-America consideration. Kissinger’s honors for this season have included distinction as First Team All-GPAC, Academic All-District (CSC), NAIA Scholar-Athlete and four-time GPAC Player of the Week. In 30 games, Kissinger averaged 22.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steal per game. He shot 59.0 percent from the field. Kissinger hit the 20-point mark 21 times with a high of 33 coming twice. He posted a triple-double (33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists) versus Morningside on Feb. 7.
As part of the GPAC semifinal win at No. 21 Morningside on Feb. 28, Kissinger became the 39th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points. In 95 career games as a Bulldog, Kissinger has tallied 1,027 points, 326 rebounds, 165 assists and 53 steals. His 663 points in 2025-26 are the fourth most in a single season by a Concordia player.